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Sleeping in a silo, bunking in a prison or staying inside a giant crocodile: Australia’s wackiest hotels revealed
  • Spend the night in some of the most unique hotels in Australia and New Zealand 
  • Sleep at Fremantle Prison, inside a silo or in the tree tops in Queensland
  • Find the wackiest hotels for the most adventurous Australian spirit

By JENNIFER RUSSELL FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

PUBLISHED: 13:07 EST, 27 September 2015 | UPDATED: 17:45 EST, 27 September 2015

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Have you ever wanted to bunk with other inmates in a prison, revisit childhood memories and spend the night amongst the tree tops, or sleep in an underground cave in the middle of a desert?

Well now you can. 

In honour of the adventurous Australian spirit, travel website Booking.com has released a list of the wackiest and weirdest holiday destinations like no other.

So pack your bags and head off on your biggest journey yet to some of Australia and New Zealand's most unique destinations.

The Canopy Rainforest Treehouses & Wildlife Sanctuary, Queensland

The Canopy offers secluded tree house accommodation in ancient rainforest on the banks of the Ithaca River, strictly for the private use of guests

The Canopy offers secluded tree house accommodation in ancient rainforest on the banks of the Ithaca River, strictly for the private use of guests

Relax in one of the property’s six treehouses and enjoy the peaceful surrounds, teeming with Australian wildlife

 

Relax in one of the property’s six treehouses and enjoy the peaceful surrounds, teeming with Australian wildlife

All rooms come with a hot tub and balcony so you can relax and unwind in this haven

 

All rooms come with a hot tub and balcony so you can relax and unwind in this haven

The Canopy offers secluded tree house accommodation in ancient rainforest on the banks of the Ithaca River, strictly for the private use of guests.

Relax in one of the property’s six treehouses and enjoy the peaceful surrounds, teeming with Australian wildlife.

All rooms come with a hot tub and balcony so you can relax and unwind in this haven. 

Fremantle Prison, Western Australia

Test your nerves and spend a night in this converted prison

 

Test your nerves and spend a night in this converted prison

Situated in the women’s division of the World Heritage-listed Fremantle Prison, the property is now a top-rated budget backpacker hostel, accommodating curious visitors from all walks of life

 

Situated in the women’s division of the World Heritage-listed Fremantle Prison, the property is now a top-rated budget backpacker hostel, accommodating curious visitors from all walks of life

Test your nerves and spend a night in this converted prison. 

Situated in the women’s division of the World Heritage-listed Fremantle Prison, the property is now a top-rated budget backpacker hostel, accommodating curious visitors from all walks of life.

Built in the 1850s, with the first convicts occupying it in 1855, all the way up until 1991, Fremantle Prison YHA has rooms with private bathrooms or access to shared bathroom facilities.

Desert Cave Hotel, South Australia

Get the best night’s sleep in these quiet rooms, and escape the heat in the cool underground space

Get the best night’s sleep in these quiet rooms, and escape the heat in the cool underground space

All carved out of sandstone, the property also hosts underground shops, a café and bar

 

All carved out of sandstone, the property also hosts underground shops, a café and bar

Inside the Desert Cave Hotel in South Australia

 

Experience cave living in this underground hotel situated smack-bang in the desert of South Australia

Experience cave living in this underground hotel situated smack-bang in the desert of South Australia

Experience cave living in this underground hotel situated smack-bang in the desert of South Australia. 

Get the best night’s sleep in these quiet rooms, and escape the heat in the cool underground space. 

All carved out of sandstone, the property also hosts underground shops, a café and bar.

Gagudju Crocidile Holiday Inn, Northern Territory

This Northern Territory Inn (literally) can’t be missed, built in the shape of a 250m crocodile

This Northern Territory Inn (literally) can’t be missed, built in the shape of a 250m crocodile

A two-and-a-half-hour drive from Darwin, this Inn is the perfect place to base yourself to explore the Ubirr, Nourlangie and Jim Jim areas

A two-and-a-half-hour drive from Darwin, this Inn is the perfect place to base yourself to explore the Ubirr, Nourlangie and Jim Jim areas

This Northern Territory Inn (literally) can’t be missed, built in the shape of a 250m crocodile. 

A two-and-a-half-hour drive from Darwin, this Inn is the perfect place to base yourself to explore the Ubirr, Nourlangie and Jim Jim areas.

Fire Station Inn, South Australia

Did you dream of being a firefighter as a child? Now’s your chance to experience the real deal

 

Did you dream of being a firefighter as a child? Now’s your chance to experience the real deal

This renovated Fire Station offers boutique style accomodation in cosmopolitan North Adelaide

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This renovated Fire Station offers boutique style accomodation in cosmopolitan North Adelaide

Each of the three suites feature luxurious king-size bathrooms with a spa bath, and one suite has its very own fire truck, fireman's pole and dress up outfits

 

Each of the three suites feature luxurious king-size bathrooms with a spa bath, and one suite has its very own fire truck, fireman's pole and dress up outfits

Did you dream of being a firefighter as a child? Now’s your chance to experience the real deal. 

This renovated Fire Station offers boutique style accomodation in cosmopolitan North Adelaide. 

Each of the three suites feature luxurious king-size bathrooms with a spa bath, and one suite has its very own fire truck, fireman's pole and dress up outfits.

SiloStay, Little River, New Zealand

An idea that seemed absurd in its beginnings, these converted silos have become a favourite for travellers to New Zealand

 

An idea that seemed absurd in its beginnings, these converted silos have become a favourite for travellers to New Zealand

Located in beautiful Little River, this property boasts eight everyday grain silos that have been transformed into breathtaking apartments

 

Located in beautiful Little River, this property boasts eight everyday grain silos that have been transformed into breathtaking apartments

Encouraging its guests to relax and slow down from the rapid pace of their everyday life, SiloStay guarantees a truly calming nature experience

 

Encouraging its guests to relax and slow down from the rapid pace of their everyday life, SiloStay guarantees a truly calming nature experience

An idea that seemed absurd in its beginnings, these converted silos have become a favourite for travellers to New Zealand. 

Located in beautiful Little River, this property boasts eight everyday grain silos that have been transformed into breathtaking apartments. 

Encouraging its guests to relax and slow down from the rapid pace of their everyday life, SiloStay guarantees a truly calming nature experience.

PurePod, Little River, New Zealand

Another unique Little River gem, the eco-friendly PurePod at Little River is a luxurious glass box perched on a hill

 

Another unique Little River gem, the eco-friendly PurePod at Little River is a luxurious glass box perched on a hill

Relax on your balcony and enjoy stunning panoramic views over the mountains, lake and bushland surrounds

 

Relax on your balcony and enjoy stunning panoramic views over the mountains, lake and bushland surrounds

Another unique Little River gem, the eco-friendly PurePod at Little River is a luxurious glass box perched on a hill.

Relax on your balcony and enjoy stunning panoramic views over the mountains, lake and bushland surrounds.

Surrounded by green for as far as the eye can see, you will feel at peace as soon as you walk through the door.

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